It's time for bird number 4! This is a very popular tropical bird: Flynn the Flamingo! We're happy to share this free pattern with you again! Are you crocheting and collecting them all, too?
Flamingo Flynn - Many crochet enthusiasts have already gotten started on birds #1, #2, and #3. We’re already up to bird #4: Flamingo Flynn! This tropical bird loves the sun, the sea, and the beach—and she sure knows how to party. Flynn is very athletic—she stands on one leg almost all day long! The flamingo is crocheted in our favorite color: Pink! Does seeing Flamingo Flynn give you summer vibes, too?
INFO: These birds are cheerful bag charms, so we’ll also attach a carabiner to them so you can hang these Amigurumi on your bag (or keychain)! Want to read the full instructions for this project (again)? Then head over to the blog post where everything about the 5 unique birds is explained. Or get started with bird number 1: Pip the penguin, bird number 2: Onno the stork, and bird number 3: Enzo the duck.
The heads and bodies of the birds are all crocheted using the same basic pattern. The rest (such as the beak, legs, wings, etc.) varies by bird, so you’ll get a new pattern each time. The goal is to crochet the bird so tightly that no stuffing is visible. Annemarie likes to crochet with a 2mm Crochet Hook. Using a small Crochet Hook naturally results in very tight stitches. Adjust your Crochet Hook size as needed to suit your crocheting style. The pattern is described below.
TIP: As an extra resource, we've made a video in which Annemarie (the designer of the Amigurumi birds) explains how to crochet Flynn the flamingo.
Total
materials used:1 ball of Yarn and Colors Must-have: White (1), Orange (20), Pepper (32), Anthracite (99), Blossom (45), and Sunglow (13).
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors, Must-have Minis: Deep Cerise (34), Sapphire (68), Peony Leaf (86), and Raspberry (33)
- 5 pairs of black 6mm safety eyes
- Sewing needle with a sharp point
- 2mm Crochet Hook
- Panda Filling
- 5 snap hooks
Flamingo Flynn is crocheted using Blossom, Deep Cerise, Raspberry, White, and Anthracite. Bird 5 is made using Pepper, Anthracite, Peony Leaf, and Sapphire.
How handy! We've put together a complete Crochet Kit for you so you can crochet all 5 birds.
Free Basic Crochet Pattern for Birds
Abbreviations used:
l = chain stitch
hv = semi-permanent single crochet
v = single crochets
hst = half double crochet
st = double crochet
dst = double crochet
Basic Pattern (for all 5 birds)
The basic pattern consists of the head and body of the birds (including Flynn the flamingo). Flynn the flamingo’s beak, feet, wings, and so on are described in this pattern.
Row 1: Make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (18).
Row 4: Chain 1. * Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, crochet 2 single crochets. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 1 single crochet (24).
Row 5: Crochet 2 dc in every 4th dc (30).
Row 6: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 7: Crochet 2 sc. * Crochet 2 sc in the next sc, crochet 4 sc*. Repeat *to*, until the end of the row, but end with 2 sc (36).
Rows 8 through 12: Crochet 36 single crochets in each row (36).
Before continuing to crochet, attach the safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, spacing them 2 holes apart.
Row 13: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 2 chains. * Crochet the next 2 single crochets together, crochet 4 chains. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 2 single crochets (30).
Row 14: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 15: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th chain together (24).
Row 16: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th st together (18).
Row 17: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (12).
Row 18: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (24).
Rows 19–24: Crochet 24 single crochets in each row (24).
Row 25: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 4th single crochet (30). Before continuing to crochet the head, stuff it firmly with Stuffing. Stuff it firmly, but make sure the Stuffing isn't visible between the stitches.
Row 26: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 27: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th chain together (24).
Row 28: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th chain together (18).
Row 29: Before continuing to crochet the bodice, stuff it firmly with stuffing. Stuff it firmly, but make sure the stuffing isn't visible between the stitches.
Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (12).
Row 30: Make 6 decreases. Crochet the stitches together 2 at a time. Fasten off. Pull the end thread through the last 6 stitches to close the last hole completely. Tuck the end thread inside.
Free Flamingo Flynn Crochet Pattern
Beak
Round 1: Using Anthracite, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a round of 6 sc (6).
Rows 2 and 3: Crochet 6 single crochets in each row (6).
Row 4: Change to White. Crochet 2 double crochets in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th double crochets (9).
Rows 5 and 6: Crochet 9 single crochets in each row (9).
Row 7: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 3rd single crochet (12). Stuff the beak firmly with stuffing.
Single crochet the little beak in place under the eyes on the front of the face. The increases in row 4 form the bottom of the beak. This allows you to create a slight downward curve using anthracite.
Wings (2x)
Round 1: Using Blossom, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 sc in every 2nd sc (9).
Round 3: Crochet 9 sc (9).
Round 4: Crochet 2 sc in every 3rd sc (12).
Rows 5 and 6: Crochet 12 single crochets in each row (12).
Row 7: Change the color to Deep Cerise.
* Now crochet 1 chain. Crochet 5 chains. Crochet a single crochet into the first chain *. Repeat from * to * 11 more times. Fasten off with a slip stitch into the first slip stitch. Fold the wing flat. Now sew the wing closed between rows 6 and 7.
Crochet another wing just like the first one. Attach the wings to either side of the body. Sew the tops of the wings securely in place with a few small stitches.
Tail
Round 1: Using Blossom, make a magic ring of 10 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 10 sc in the first ch, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a round of 10 sc (10).
Round 2:
Crochet 2 dc in every 2nd dc (15).
Round 3:
Crochet 15 (15).
Round 4:
Change to Deep Cerise. * Now crochet 1 chain. Crochet 5 chains. Crochet a single crochet in the first chain *. Repeat from * to * 14 more times. Single crochet the tail closed between rows 3 and 4. Fold the tail flat and sew it closed. Secure the tail firmly to the back of the body between rows 25 and 26 using small stitches.
Crochet (2)
Using Raspberry, crochet a chain of 22 stitches.
You will now crochet around the chain of chain stitches. Crochet 20 single crochets along the chain. Crochet 3 single crochets into the last chain stitch. Continue crocheting on the other side. Crochet 20 single crochets along the other side of the chain. Fasten off. Leave a long tail. Now fold your little foot in half lengthwise and sew the entire long side together using a running stitch.
Crochet another leg just like the first one. Pin the legs to the front of the body around row 27 and single crochet them on securely. Now tie a button at the bottom of the legs.
Feathers on the Head
Crochet with Blossom a chain of 4. Crochet 3 sl sts into the chain. Chain 6. Crochet 5 sl sts back along the chain. Crochet 4. Crochet 3 back. Now fold the two short pieces together and join them with 1 slip stitch. Fasten off. Secure it firmly to the top of the head on row 1 with a few small stitches.
Video
Annemarie explains how to crochet Flynn the flamingo.
The pattern for bird number 5 (the last bird) will be posted online this Friday, May 18.
Good luck and have fun crocheting Flynn the flamingo! We'd love to see your crocheted birds! You can post them on our Facebook page or email them to info@yarnplaza.com.
